The United Nations formed the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Englishman John Walker invented modern-day wooden matches that create a flame through friction.
The Soviet K-278 Komsomolets nuclear submarine caught fire and sank off the coast of Norway.
New York and New Jersey were struck by the strongest earthquake in over one hundred years.
US forces circled the city of Baghdad, which led to the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime two days later.
Donald Trump launched 59 missiles into Syria.
